Famous Historical Places in Bihar

Vikramashila, once a key centre of Buddhist scholarship under the Pala Empire, was founded by Pala emperor Dharmapala, it thrived until destroyed by Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khalji around 1193

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Vaishali, notable as the world’s first republic, was also the birthplace of Lord Mahavira and the site of Lord Buddha's final sermon, marking it a cradle of Jainism and Buddhism

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Nalanda Mahavihara, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was a pinnacle of academic and artistic excellence during India’s 'Golden Age', fostering knowledge from 427 to 1197 CE

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The Mahabodhi Temple, where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree, has been a major pilgrimage site for Buddhists for millennia and is a celebrated UNESCO World Heritage Site

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The Ashoka Pillarin Bihar stands as a monumental testament to the Mauryan Empire's embrace of Dharma, with its historical pillars marking the earliest stone sculptural remains from India

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In the heart of an artificial lake in Sasaram rests the Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, the emperor who founded the Sur Empire in North India and overthrew Mughal Emperor Humayun

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Rajgir, an ancient city and a hub for Lord Buddha and Lord Mahavira, has been a focal point of both Buddhism and Jainism, once serving as the capital of the Mauryan Empire

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